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Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar and its PSU BSEDC Ltd. announced transition of its working from physical file mode to eOffice digital platform. 

Shri Jibesh Kumar, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar addressed the media on the adoption of eOffice by the department. The Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Govt. of Bihar, Shri Santosh Kumar Mall, Special Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Govt. of Bihar, Shri Arvind Kumar Choudhary and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar and its PSU Bihar State Electronic Development Corporation (BSEDC) have taken a big leap in the field of e-Governance by implementing eOffice and switching over its office working fully to digital platform. 

Announcing this achievement of the department, Shri Jibesh Kumar, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar addressed the media on Friday and dubbed this progress as a remarkable development in the field of future-ready and fast paced e-Governance. Adding further he shared “The adoption of eOffice will ensure the fulfilment of Gandhian vision of citizen centric governance and will expedite the inclusive development of the state”.  

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Santosh Kumar Mall, Secretary, DIT Bihar, highlighted how eOffice fosters paper-less culture and that it will not only save operational costs but also promote the novel idea of go-green work-culture. He also expressed his optimism regarding adoption of the same by other departments.

This faceless and contactless digital platform has resulted in increased efficiency, transparency and reduced turnaround time by replacing the old manual process with an electronic file system that allows the modern outlook.

This is a major achievement of Government of Bihar in the field of e-Governance. It is evident that eOffice has helped in checking the adverse impact of current pandemic on Govt.’s functioning. The State Government is pro-actively maximizing the reach of eOffice to all the Government offices across Bihar.

Bihar on the road to becoming the next IT hub of the region

Department of Information Technology Government of Bihar’s campaign revolves around the ultimate goal of the Government of Bihar to generate a greater number of employments in the state for the youth and to avoid brain drain. Also to provide world-class infrastructure and high tech work environment & healthy work culture to the youth to grow professional and prosper in their homeland itself.

The ‘Invest IT Bihar’ Campaign, an initiative by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar. The prime objective of the campaign is to encourage investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors & industry’s major players to invest in the IT sector of Bihar by setting up factories, corporate offices, call centers, service centers, Manufacturing units, and the likes of it in the State. More industries in the region will result in more employment opportunities and will ensure healthy & stable economic growth.

The IT department has started work on this. The IT department is working on the idea of ​​increasing opportunities and creating wider employment.

The construction work has also started. In the coming days, Bihar's IT Park will also establish a credible reputation in the country.

"Patna, Bihta, Rajgir, Bhagalpur and Darbhanga have been included. After this, the youth of the state will get employment opportunities. The creation of IT Park will provide employment opportunities to the youth at the local level.

Along with setting up IT parks in 5 districts, there is a plan to build the largest IT tower at the Dakbangla intersection in the capital Patna has been included in the action plan. The model of another state was to be seen, but the COVID epidemic came in the way. Software technology parks are being developed in Darbhanga and Bhagalpur with an intention to develop these two districts as IT centres.

DIT assures that the projects are approved according to the budget. However, if the need for more funds arises, it will be arranged and fulfilled. Skilled youth from Bihar work all across the country and face various challenges in the day to day life, by dwelling away from home.

With all the amenities and facilities available in their hometown and world-class infrastructure with healthy work culture on offer the youth of Bihar will have the opportunity to excel in their field of expertise, without having to migrate for their livelihood. This will lessen the brain drain and skilled, educated and resourceful youth of Bihar will remain in the state, which will boost the overall socio-economic condition of the state and will contribute to the economic development of the state.

With the efforts of the government, it is expected that Bihar will develop as an IT center in the days to come and the department is engaged in acquiring the business related to it.

"Policies have been made easier to attract investors. By which investors will give priority to the state of Bihar. There is no shortage of skilled workforce in the state and if it is available at an economical price, the investors will be lured towards investing in Bihar. The steps taken by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar will lead Bihar in making its own identity as an IT hub in the region and will provide employment to the people in the state.

DIT promises No Brain drain in the days to come.

This new initiative of the government has raised new hope for employment among the youth. The DIT claims that the youth will not have to go outside the state for employment in the coming days.

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